Question

What is catkin inflorescence?

Answer 1

Catkin inflorescence:

1. Catkin inflorescence is a type of racemose inflorescence with indefinite growth of the main axis.
2. The main axis is unbranched and drooping.
3. It bears sessile flowers close to the peduncle in an acropetal manner.
4. Flowers are unisexual and often have scaly bracts and inconspicuous petals.
5. Catkin is characterized by a dense, cylindrical, often drooping cluster of unisexual apetalous flowers.
6. Examples are mulberry, oaks, birches, willows, etc.
7. Mulberry flowers are produced in a catkin, with male and female catkins on different trees.